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Information on the terms of reference for, and and members of, the LGBTQ+ Equality Steering Group (LESG)
The 麻豆传媒视频网站 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Equality Steering Group (麻豆传媒视频网站 LESG) has its origins in a staff network set up in 2009. That network, Out@麻豆传媒视频网站 was established to allow staff who identified as LGBTQ+ to meet others within the 麻豆传媒视频网站 community with an aim to make LGBTQ+ equality a reality at 麻豆传媒视频网站. 听
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A formalised steering committee; 麻豆传媒视频网站's LGBTQ+ Equality steering Group is open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer staff and those interested in promoting LGBTQ+ equality at 麻豆传媒视频网站. LESG steers the Out@麻豆传媒视频网站 network of around 600 LGBTQ+ staff and supporters, as well as championing LGBTQ+ equalities within the university more broadly.听
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The Steering Group will:
- Promote positive attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people and raise the profile of LGBTQ+ equality across the university
- Promote recognition and awareness of discrimination facing LGBTQ+ staff and address any inequalities locally and internationally
- Ensure issues of sexual orientation and gender identity are integrated into the 麻豆传媒视频网站 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and report on progress to the 麻豆传媒视频网站 Equality Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDC) and other relevant 麻豆传媒视频网站 committees and groups, as necessary
- Consider the impact of legislation on 麻豆传媒视频网站 policies, procedures and practices as they relate to issues of sexual orientation and gender identity, both in the UK and internationally
- Identify any employment issues, policies, or practices that adversely affect LGBTQ+ staff and highlight to relevant bodies
- Liaise with other universities with a view to sharing resources and/or ideas regarding issues of sexual orientation and gender identity
- Act as an advisory body to 麻豆传媒视频网站 on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity and work with 麻豆传媒视频网站 to promote best practice for supporting LGBTQ+ staff and students working internationally.
Members of LESG are happy to speak to members of the 麻豆传媒视频网站 community who would like informal advice or support.
Full Terms of Reference
For more information about membership and expectations of members, the group activities,听the responsibilities of the co-chairs and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team in supporting the group, please see the document below.
